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The Bitter Side of SweetFor fans of Linda Sue Park and A Long Way Gone, two young boys must escape a life of slavery in modern day Ivory Coast Fifteen year old Amadou counts the things that matter. For two years what has mattered are the number of cacao pods he and his younger brother, Seydou, can chop down in a day. The higher the number the safer they are. The higher the number the closer they are to paying off their debt and returning home. Maybe. The problem is Amadou
For fans of Linda Sue Park and A Long Way Gone, two young boys must escape a life of slavery in modern-day Ivory Coast
Fifteen-year-old Amadou counts the things that matter. For two years what has mattered are the number of cacao pods he and his younger brother, Seydou, can chop down in a day. The higher the number the safer they are. The higher the number the closer they are to paying off their debt and returning home. Maybe. The problem is Amadou doesn't know how much he and Seydou owe, and the bosses won't tell him. The boys only wanted to make money to help their impoverished family, instead they were tricked into forced labor on a plantation in the Ivory Coast. With no hope of escape, all they can do is try their best to stay alive--until Khadija comes into their lives.
"A gripping and painful portrait of modern-day child slavery in the cacao plantations of the Ivory Coast."--The Wall Street Journal "A tender, harrowing story of family, friendship, and the pursuit of freedom."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Speak
Published: 06/06/2017
ISBN: 9780147515094
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 1.00d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 179548 / Bitter Side of Sweet
Reading Level: 5.1 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 12
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Sad it doesn't do my rugs which is what I needed it for it's good just a wood floors & not on stains
Color: White
I was excited about this. It works okay on kichen floors but for my rugs (which I want I wanted it for) does not work at all, I cant even move it and you have to scrub over the spots in your kitchen floors over and over again before the spots come out but I guess for wood floor is it's a good steamer but not what I was looking for : ( im returning it. And the swivel doesn't work right either
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good, easy steam mop!
Color: White
Good upright steam mop. Heats up super quick and does a great job! Easy to use and lightweight, with the right accessories can do any spot , I like that it has a floor base to put it on when done.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Steam traper
Color: White
I really love this steam mop. It cleans my floors perfectly and is very easy to use, making my weekly cleaning routine much faster. The steam power is impressive and it does a fantastic job of removing tough dirt without needing extra chemicals.
The versatility is also a huge plus for me. Being able to detach it to use as a handheld steamer makes it perfect for cleaning hard-to reach areas or tight corners around the house. It is definitely a great and practical purchase for anyone looking for a deep clean.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Worth the money!
Color: White
Very happy with the mop! It cleans well and it’s nice to have all the attachments, even a carpet cleaner!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
I love my steam cleaner. I don't refer to as the steam mop because it does so much more.
Style: PowerFresh Steam Mop
This product works wanders. Not only does it come with the steam mop it also has 10 accessories included. It picks up the dirt like no other mop I have ever had. The accessories are a important part. It comes with a squeegee my mirrors and windows have never looked so clear and to think it is only being cleaned with steam no chemicals. The windows look like they do not have a pane of glass anymore. I have used the accessory that cleans around the sink and my I was actually disgusted with what the steam cleaner blew out around the handle It was stuff that you could not see with a naked eye and it left my spout actually shining like I had just purchased it. The steam mop itself is absolutely wonderful. We have used it and let me tell you that after cleaning the floor to walk on the floor barefoot it feels so clean. To think that just steam has been able to clean my entire house is just amazing. I have breathing issues so to use this chemical and that chemical was just a waste of my time and money. I wished that I would have invested in this steam mop before I look back and think of how much money I would have saved and the amount of time I spent picking out the right products just makes cringe. I do not have any pets so as far as the aspect of hair and smells I cannot make any statement about. Why did I purchase this particular unit is because it has all the features that I am looking for it works on hardwood, tile, I have vinyl in my kitchen and it cleans it like a charm. Plus lets not forget all the accessories. I was able to clean my entire kitchen even the stove the steam just releases stuck on hard food like you would not believe. It cleaned my entire bathroom the crevice's around my toilet the sink crevice's the grime that soap film leaves in your shower unit, leaves your mirrors looking spotless no streaks. And the floor is super clean. All without any chemicals. If my unit should ever quit working I would replace with this model if available or a similar unit if I have no choice. I really have no negatives about my steam cleaner. If I was to give any negative comment it would be how the cup attaches to the handle for storage the cup seems to fall of the handle easily. The second thing would be the size of the accessories I wished that they had larger attachments the squeegee could have been wider to clean a larger area the attachment it came with is perfect for bathroom mirrors but when it comes to the house windows it takes much longer time to get that job done. Those two things are petty things that is able to be pushed aside when comparing if this is the model for you.
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